Ultraviolet Light

Science

Researchers Have Created A UV Light That Kills Bacteria Without Harming Humans

3:00PM November 16, 2010 | Christina Bonnington

It’s widely known that ultraviolet light has bacteria killing properties. Unfortunately, its usefulness is limited since it also harms us. But now researchers have developed a high intensity, narrow spectrum wavelength that’s safe enough to be used as lighting in hospitals. More »


Science

Ultraviolet Light Reveals How Ancient Greek Statues Really Looked

12:15AM August 21, 2010 | Esther Inglis-Arkell

Original Greek statues were brightly painted, but after thousands of years, those paints have worn away. Find out how shining a light on the statues can be all that’s required to see them the way they were thousands of years ago. More »


Gadgets

SteriPEN Sidewinder Purifier Blasts Dirty Water With UV Rays

10:40AM August 6, 2010 | Sam Biddle

Fresh from this year’s Outdoor Retailer expo comes SteriPEN’s new Sidewinder portable water purifier. You can leave the batteries at home on your next trip, as the Sidewinder only needs a good cranking to power its germ-killing UV bulb. More »


High-Tech Water Bottle Uses UV Light To Sterilise Water

9:40PM August 4, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

An English graduate has won this year’s James Dyson Award, which is a coveted design award in the UK. Taking on the noble challenge of finding a cure for water sterilisation, Timothy Whitehead’s bottle cleans water in just two minutes flat. More »


Science

Scientists Develop Phaser That Can Stun (Worms)

5:40AM November 21, 2009 | Adam Frucci

The good news: Scientists have developed a Star Trek-like phaser that can be set to stun. The bad news: It only works on worms, so far. More »